Japan
Prevention
 Rescue
Restoration
Evangelism
REVENGE PORNOGRAPHY
November 12, 2020
Every year, as the school year draws to an end, many students are breathing a sigh of relief, eager to escape the daily routine of going to school. Because on top of the academic pressure, cram school
The Problem
- Japan’s population is estimated to be less than 1% Christian. ZOE is determined to share the Gospel with everyone we meet. Many Japanese are open to Christ when they learn about God’s love. ZOE is member of Japan Evangelical Missionary Association (JEMA).
- There are sophisticated and organized commercial sexual exploitation networks that target vulnerable Japanese women and girls through many means including abduction, force, and coercion.
- Immigrants and foreigners often come to Japan for the purpose of work.
- A large portion of child trafficking in Japan involves older men purchasing sexual favors or companionship from young girls through money and/or luxury gifts.
- In the last decade, the Japanese government has recognized the problem of human trafficking in their country. The Japanese Network Against Trafficking in Persons (JNATIP), has been instrumental in their lobbying efforts to get policy changes made on the government level. In 2005, human trafficking was declared illegal in Japan!
Our Current Work in Japan
Our initial goal for ZOE Japan is to prevent human trafficking by educating churches, schools, and communities about the human trafficking problem in Japan. Prevention through education can help prevent potential tragedy to vulnerable at-risk national/international victims in Japan.
Prevention
Network
ZOE works alongside other NGOs in Japan to provide first responder help for victims of sexual exploitation. ZOE meets with survivors and connects them with appropriate legal and medical support. The ZOE team also visits and helps at a local children’s shelter.
Raising Awareness
The ZOE team speaks at different venues such as schools, churches, and clubs, etc. to teach kids and adults about the danger of human trafficking and how to prevent it. Education materials are made available on social media including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs.
Prevention Rescue
ZOE Japan has a hotline number for children to call. Social media and online patrol and consultation for at-risk children is also available through LINE, Twitter, email, or by telephone. Night outreach/prayer walks are made to provide information/consultation for women and young girls on the streets.
 Rescue
Collaboration and Advocacy
ZOE Japan is a member of JNATIP (Japan Network Against Trafficking in Persons). This network includes NGOs, lawyers and academics who collaborate to formulate effective laws to prevent trafficking in persons, provide victim relief, and punish perpetrators. As a JNATIP member, ZOE participates in meetings with the Japanese government on how to end trafficking in Japan.
Restoration
Emergency Shelter for Minors
ZOE has plans to expand our work in Japan to help restore survivors of child trafficking.
Evangelism
Evangelism
The mission of J.O.Y. Club (Jesus, Others, You) is to help the local Japanese church meet others in their community. Through partnering with the local church, J.O.Y. Club uses English classes for neighborhood children as a draw to provide a non-threatening way for individuals to step into a church setting on a regular basis. Many J.O.Y. Club students and their families are stepping into the local Japanese church for the very first time. This is especially exciting when you consider that Japanese Christians represent less than 1% of the population and the average Japanese church congregation is only 12 members strong. By developing strong, caring relationships, J.O.Y. Club teachers love these people into the kingdom while sharing the life changing Word of God.
Japan News
ZOE Japan to Meet with Government Officials
October 14, 2020
ZOE Japan to Meet with Government Officials On October 29th and November 30th, ZOE Japan will have the unique opportunity as JNATIP members to meet directly with various government officials to discus
Fighting On Our Knees
June 23, 2020
The recent suicide of TV star and pro-wrestler, Hana Kimura, sent a shock wave through Japan. Kimura, only 22 years old, was the target of cyberbullies. Before her death, she published several message
Family Relationships Key In Preventing Trafficking In every country in the world, including Japan, the COVID-19 lockdown is challenging traditional perspectives and, to a certain extent, even redefini
Our Japan Missionaries & Staff
Yuri Osborne
Staff
Hiromi Hataji
Staff
Joy Tani
Missionary
